Outdoors

June 15, 2022 7:09 AM

Minnesota DNR using GPS collars to track fawns’ movements

The study — the first of its kind in southern Minnesota in about two decades — should provide valuable information about how deer are moving across the landscape, their habitat preference and survival rates.

by Kirsti Marohn

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June 14, 2022 11:18 AM

Deputies rescue horses stuck in northern Minnesota bog

An hourslong effort in Beltrami County over the weekend ended with the successful rescue of two horses that had gotten stuck in a bog.

by MPR News Staff

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June 13, 2022 4:50 PM

Yellowstone National Park closed to visitors due to flooding

Major flooding swept away at least one bridge, washed away roads and set off mudslides in Yellowstone National Park on Monday, prompting officials to close the entrances to the popular tourist attraction and evacuate visitors.

by The Associated Press

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June 13, 2022 10:33 AM

Wet conditions bring onslaught of mosquitoes, biting flies across Minnesota

After a relative reprieve from mosquitoes and biting flies due to drought conditions last summer, Minnesotans are facing an onslaught of those pesky insects this year.

by Dan Kraker

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June 13, 2022 8:00 AM

A strawberry supermoon will rise on Tuesday. Here's how to watch

June's full moon gets its nickname from the strawberry harvesting season in the Northeastern U.S. It also happens to be at its closest distance to Earth in its orbit, which makes it a supermoon.

by Rachel Treisman

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June 12, 2022 7:00 AM

Project underway to build islands in Pig’s Eye Lake in St. Paul

The goal is to restore backwater habitat for birds and fish, and slow winds that can stir up sediment and cause shoreline erosion.

by Kirsti Marohn

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June 10, 2022 5:24 PM

All Minnesota state parks are free to visit Saturday

For the third time this year, all 75 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas will have free entry on Saturday, June 11.

by Sam Stroozas

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June 9, 2022 6:22 PM

This Louisiana man thought he was rescuing one kitten — then 12 more appeared

After getting all 13 kittens into his car, Robert Brantley headed back home. He said almost all the kittens have forever homes lined up and are getting checked out by a veterinarian.

by Wynne Davis

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June 9, 2022 12:58 PM

Anthony Taylor knows the benefit of biking while Black

Anthony Taylor hopes to challenge negative perceptions of the cities and boost the local economy through weekly social and educational bike rides. The series of rides is called “Slow Roll Twin Cities.” He talks with host Cathy Wurzer about the rides.